Hannin, Father Edward, Cleveland, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870 October 22

As in his last letter Hannin thanks Purcell for the opportunity of knowing and meeting Father J. Daudet's misrepresentations. Nationality is a thing that never enters his views and neither directs nor controls his actions. Purcell knows that he has never been connected with the troubles of the diocese and in all disputes has taken the part of Bishop Amadeus Rappe . For this reason he was not a favorite with the Irish priests who consequently have not approved his appointment. Having lived in Cleveland for 6 years before going to Toledo, he had many friends and could learn much of the state of things. The pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, a French priest, had for some time been in trouble with his people, many of whom did not go to confession, and some of whom died without the sacraments. To get an impartial decision he called in Bishop John Henry Luers who advised the man's removal. Purcell can get information on this from Luers or Father J. Conlan. Probably anticipating his removal Daudet speaks of the great ferment in Cleveland and all the diocese. There is no ferment except what Daudet and certain others desire to make. Daudet is like the Mr. Robinson who wrote to Purcell about the great commotion in Cleveland when there was no commotion except that given through the public press by friends of Robinson. There will be other removals rumored and those concerned will appeal to Purcell. If Purcell interferes, Hannin's power as administrator will be useless. He says this merely that Purcell be saved the unnecessary labor, and that he may have the power that the good of religion demands. If he removes Daudet, it will be because of no interested party. He hopes that Purcell will continue to have the confidence in him that he showed in his appointment. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.